Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Automating pool cover

  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2018
    Posts
    2

    Automating pool cover

    Hello,

    I have a automatic pool safety cover that is driven by an electric motor, currently operated by a key turn momentary switch (i.e only moves when held on). It has two directions, forward and backward, there is a limiter attached to stop the cover at either end.

    I would like to rewire this to work with a lutron system of some sort, ideally to mount pico remotes. Does anyone have any ideas how to do this?

    The key switch contains two of these generic GE contacts: https://www.alliedelec.com/ge-indust...10vn/70576268/ ... probably and normally open and a normally closed.


    I am aware of the building codes regarding these covers and intend to adhere to them, wireless are completely legal if mounted in view of the pool, so please don't bother replying on that topic.

    Thank you!

  2. #2
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2019
    Posts
    342
    I'm not sure what you are trying to accomplish with this. You won't be able to add this into any kind of system (for safety/code reasons as you mentioned), so why do it?

    It's also my understanding that the code dictates a dead-man switch, so you have to hold down the switch to move the cover (no one-touch).

    I don't think there is a Pico solution that will satisfy the second condition.

    So why do it? If the keyswitch is in a bad place then I would recommend just moving it- should just be some low-voltage wire.

    I'm not seeing any good reason to bother.

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Posts
    307
    Evan Kirkhart- The post above yours is just a SPAM advertisement. Several, similar to this one, have popped up recently in the Lutron forums.

Similar Threads

  1. Automating Pool Cover switch
    By dknopper in forum General Discussion - RA2
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 01-05-2018, 02:52 AM
  2. Some help automating stairway and hallway lighting? (occupancy - motion)
    By Luke_Y in forum General Discussion - Controls
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 11-15-2017, 10:47 PM
  3. Radio RA2 Integration With Pentair Pool
    By U2 SOLUTIONS in forum 3rd-party Integration - RA2
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 07-17-2017, 07:55 AM
  4. 3HP Pool Pump
    By Steephen in forum Design Assistance - RA2
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 07-11-2016, 11:53 AM
  5. Pool Integration
    By MitchE in forum 3rd-party Integration - RA2
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 12-15-2014, 11:22 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •